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CSRD Reference
S1 – Own Workforce | S2 – Workers in the value chain
SalMar is committed to providing an inclusive, professional, and respectful workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and fairness. This policy ensures equal opportunities for all employees and prohibits discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national or social origin, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, language, religion, or any other status. SalMar is also committed to equity and fairness in recruitment.
This policy applies to all SalMar employees, board members, and anyone performing work on behalf of SalMar.
The Board of Directors holds ultimate responsibility for compliance with anti-discrimination and equality standards. Managers with personnel responsibilities are accountable for preventing discrimination, promoting equal opportunities, and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment.
All employees are expected to treat colleagues with respect and professionalism, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. SalMar promotes a culture based on dignity, fairness, and mutual respect in all interactions. Managers must ensure compliance with ILO conventions and Norwegian Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act requirements, including activity and reporting duties.
SalMar publishes an annual report on anti-discrimination efforts and conducts a full remuneration analysis in line with the Norwegian Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act. Compliance is monitored through internal audits, employee feedback, and risk assessments. Any incidents of discrimination or harassment must be reported immediately and addressed through corrective actions.
SalMar adheres to ILO conventions, including but not limited to, Equal Remuneration (No. 100), Discrimination (No. 111), Workers with Family Responsibilities (No. 156), and Maternity Protection (No. 183). The company commits to gender pay equality, equal opportunities for all employees, and positive action for vulnerable groups to ensure integration and diversity.
The following sections outline the Group’s most material impacts, risks and opportunities, along with strategic targets established.
Human rights impacts, incidents or complaints | Ensuring equal opportunities
Despite SalMar’s strong commitments, incidents and concerns related to human rights may still occur. The Group is committed to equal opportunities across all roles, ensuring that all employees have fair access to development, training and career progression. Promoting equal opportunities supports an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and employees are equipped to succeed.
Protecting work-life balance | Competitive remuneration
Work–life balance is recognised as an essential part of fair working conditions. SalMar ensures that employees have their personal time respected and offers familyrelated leave to support major life events without compromising job security. SalMar provides competitive, marketaligned remuneration to support employee satisfaction, engagement and retention. Fair compensation strengthens trust, promotes wellbeing and contributes to longterm stability across the organization.
Neglecting diversity concerns | Discrimination and harassment
Failing to acknowledge cultural differences in a diverse workforce may weaken collaboration, reduce satisfaction and lower productivity, representing a financial and operational risk. There is also an inherent risk of discrimination or harassment in any workplace; such incidents can reduce trust, increase turnover and lead to legal and financial consequences. These risks underline the need for strong prevention, early intervention and robust casehandling processes.
Empowering diversity | Attracting future employees
An inclusive and culturally aware workplace enables all employees to contribute on equal terms. By promoting integration, collaboration and respect across nationalities, SalMar strengthens communication, teamwork and overall performance. Harnessing the strengths of a diverse workforce supports both fairness and longterm value creation.
SalMar works actively to attract future talent by engaging with schools, universities and industry arenas to showcase opportunities within the aquaculture industry. Through targeted outreach, early engagement with young people and increased visibility in educational settings, the company promotes diverse career pathways and positions SalMar as an inclusive and forward-looking workplace, contributing to a more diverse workforce over time.
SalMar enforces zero tolerance for discrimination and harassment. The company commits to full compliance with equality legislation, annual reporting on anti-discrimination efforts, and maintaining gender pay equality across all operations.
SalMar promotes equal opportunities through systematic training, transparent remuneration practices, and proactive measures for vulnerable groups. All employees are encouraged to contribute to a positive work environment and report any concerns related to discrimination or harassment. Managers ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal standards, and corrective actions are implemented promptly when needed.